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cleave

[kleev] / kliv /




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Mr Cleave said since the group had received the request by phone last week they had been practising the shanty in readiness, but he could not disclose which song it was.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

In 1985, Dr. Cleave, an environmental engineer, flew aboard the Atlantis, helping to operate its robotic arm during other astronauts’ spacewalks.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2023

John Dickerson and Kris Van Cleave for CBS News: “How a government shutdown could cause chaos at airports”

From Slate • Sep. 28, 2023

“Sure it is,” said Van Cleave, who organized the event.

From Washington Post • Jan. 16, 2023

You'll probably spend your vacations with Mrs. Van Cleave.

From Comrade Yetta by Edwards, Albert




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